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Manafacturing / Tooling Engineer

Manafacturing / Tooling Engineer

Verify, IncCheltenham, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Aerospace Tooling Engineer

This role requires a combination of in-depth technical knowledge and practical experience in aerospace tooling and fixtures manufacturing processes, along with skills in leadership, communication, and problem-solving.

The tools designed are required to be documented by CAD drawings according business standards therefore a good knowledge of CAD drawing systems is required. Because it is linked to EHS policies, it is required experience with mechanical analysis and materials to ensure compliance.

Place of work

  • Cheltenham on site (Bishops Cleeve)

Travel

  • No travel required

    • Responsibilities

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

    The Tooling Engineer under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible to :

  • Identify, develop, evaluate, design, improve and document all tooling and fixtures according to their manufacturing processes, characteristics, and requirements from concept, final design, manufacturing, testing, and validation phases.
  • Develop and implement process control techniques including work instructions for tooling and fixtures. This will include, but not be limited to, the use of capability studies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), etc, and ensure accurate documentation of tool drawings and manufacturing outputs.
  • Analyse manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and lead-time reduction for new work impacted by tooling and fixtures.
  • Evaluate manufacturing processes that require related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost, for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and lead-time reduction.
  • Facilitate continuous improvement events in support of Value Streams (VS) & Business Process Improvements (BPI) to improve the current tools and fixtures.
  • Support company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, good manufacturing practices, and maintains a safe EHS and clean work environment by respecting company policies and educating and directing personnel on the use of all Tooling, fixtures.
  • Manage performance against agreed goals, accountable for quality, on-time delivery, budget, and conduct cost / benefit analysis for tolling and fixtures.

    • Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS :

    Minimal 3+ years of tooling manufacturing / design / engineering aerospace practical experience and minimum High National Certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

    High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; admits mistakes; is a direct, truthful individual; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles by using solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking.

    Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings (ASME, ISO, GD &T, etc…) and technical specifications. Ability to write clearly and informatively routine reports, correspondence, and designs workflows and procedures. Presents numerical data effectively.

    Advanced knowledge of CAD (2D & 3D) design software, 3D printing, tooling / fixtures materials (metallic, composites, . Good knowledge level on software as PLM (Windchill), Word, Excel, Power Point, and other applicable tools.

    Ability to manage multiple complex assignments and achieve results due to strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.

    Desirable

  • Background in Lean Manufacturing
  • Understanding level of AS9100 and ISO 9001
  • Awareness of measurement and calibration standards.

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